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Grayhaven Motel – reviews, photos

657 Elmira Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
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Grayhaven Motel
Ranked #14 of 19 Ithaca B&B and Inns
3.0 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
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Pittsford, Vermont
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Nice place to stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011
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I stayed here while my horse was at Cornell. Very quaint and comfortable though. The furnishings are outdated, but we stayed in the room with 2 double beds, and the beds were super comfy. I brought a small fan, which drowned the noise of any traffic that other reviews may mention, but didn't notice much traffic on the road anyway?
If you want pristine, and are a germaphobe, I wouldn't reccommend staying. It's not filthy, and was plenty clean for us. I don't require starched linens and such, just a clean place to sleep. Which is just what we received.

I didn't notice any odors either. For the price you pay, it's worth every penny.

Room Tip: Stay in the room with doubles. Very spacious and comfy beds.
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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CNY
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Dirty smelly and rock hard mattress”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2011

Did a tour of Cayuga Lake wineries.Gorgeous area.Ihaca itself is a great place.Grayhaven motel is not.Fan vent in bathroom filthy.Cobwebs and dead bugs in window. Carpet had an old stale smell.But the absolute worst was the mattress.Rock hard and old.I was so stiff the next morning it hurt.Stay away from this place.I wish we did.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2011

We've stayed at this place after driving for hours and couldn't find anything. This motel looked pretty, at the front.......unfortunately we got (the last) room at the back of the property (room 14) and of all the many motels we've had stayed the last years, this was definately the most worst!
The room (2 seperate beds) was so over aged, the smell was terrible and it was far from clean! The little table between the two beds was so dirty that we put a towel on it. Lots of dust, especially at the wooden plate above your head in bed.
Although it was just for a few hours sleep and we are surely not demanding people, we've learned from this night that we always have to check the room before making a reservation. This has never been necassary before.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Perfect location, terribly filthy”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2011

We got a 1 bedroom suite/cottage with kitchen. the size of the cottage was perfect, the picnic tables outside lovely (although located directly on a busy, noisy street). But inside was so dirty and smelly, i kept wanting to puke. Bugs in all the windows, air conditioner vents filthy, bringing in filthy air. I wasn't able to sleep, thinking about my nasty environment. Also they make you clean and sweep the kitchen upon checkout or you are charged an extra $50. The location is great though, next to many restaurants (Chilis, Friendlys) and stores (walmart), and only 5 minute-drive from Ithaca commons. Also very close to both Buttermilk Falls Park and Robert Treman Park (both with gorges, hiking trails, and waterfalls-both must see!). We spent our 2nd night somewhere else in Ithaca because i just couldn't stay here another minute.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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gloucester, NJ
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A perfect stay!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2011
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person found this review helpful

I spent hours looking for a hotel in Ithaca that was dog friendly, with a kitchen and close to the State Parks- Greyhaven was more than we could have hoped for! We stayed in the Carriage Suite (rm 7) and it was perfect! Comfy queen bed, plenty of space and a perfect little kitchen. Our retired greyhound LOVED the large, fenced in dog yard and we actually were able to see her run for the first time (we just adopted her)! The location is amazing- right between Robert Treman and Buttermilk Falls and just down the road from major shopping and downtown. It was clean, affordable, comfortable, inviting and so very dog friendly...we can't wait to visit again!

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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657 Elmira Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
Price range (per night):* INR4,194 - 9,227

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